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Patent GB-190306308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Rollers.
Inventor: AVELING THOMAS LAKE
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6308. Aveling, T. L. March 18. Road rollers, steam. The rollers are especially adapted for rolling narrow paths, macadamized roads, gravel, plastic material, asphalt paving and the like; they can also be used for rolling grass, and as traction engines, and may be provided with a pulley for working stationary machinery. The front or steering roller a is mounted in a fork b below the smoke-box c, and is arranged to travel in the same path as the rear or driving roller h. The boiler is of the locomotive multitubular type. Plates f<1> are attached to the plates f of the firebox and carry the fixed axle g of the rear roller. This roller is driven from the crank shaft n by spur gearing. Coal boxes tare arranged over the rear roller ; and a foot-plate j is disposed centrally between it and the front plate of the boiler. The rollers may contain water or sand, and can be heated by steam for rolling asphalt paving.
Patent GB-190308689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Dust-guards and Mud-guards applicable for Removing Nails and the like from the Tyres of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: FROMENT AUGUSTE
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1904-04-16
Abstract: 8689. Froment, A., and Daudet, A. S. April 16. Mud guards ; wheel-scrapers on vehicles; dust guards.-Relates to dust and mud guards which are provided with means for removing nails and the like from the tyres of automobiles, bicycles, and other road vehicles. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 4, water or other liquid flows from a reservoir a on to the wheel tyre, and chambers dare adjustably supported from the wheel axle by rods b, f. Under the base c of each chamber is secured either an india-rubber attachment or a brush c', which removes the nails or other large particles from the tyre. Any dust or mud, which passes beyond the attachment or brush into the chamber, falls out through an opening q in the base c. A leather or like band h is hinged to the chamber, and plates c', Fig. 2, may be provided within the chamber to deflect the dust or mnd. The base of the casing may be extended to protect the mechanism. In the application to the front wheel of a vehicle, a triangular frame v, t, Fig. 8, supports the chamber, on the base of which a triangular prism y is cast.
Patent GB-190310101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Massage of the Eyes for the Cure of Myopy.
Inventor: DION CHARLES
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 10,101. Dion, C. May 4. Eye instruments; massage.-Apparatus for the massage of the eyes for curing myopia and other defects of sight, consists of two hollow tubes a sliding in adjustable guides b and carrying at their outer ends ebony or other buffers or pads c, provided with a central hole. The guides bare mounted on slides f, which can be moved along guides h by means of rods g, which are afterwards fixed by set-screws i. A cross-shaped transverse piece pressed against the tubes a by springs k, allows pressure to be exerted on the eyes, the pressure being regulated by a set-screw j<1>, the movement of which is limited by a nut r<1>. Two steel supports l resting on the ears, and a nose saddle or rest m, carried by a slide n adjustable vertically on the bracket piece o by means of a screw p, serve to support the apparatus. The apparatus having been adjusted for height, and the screw p tightened, the patient holds the appliance by its handle q, closes the left eye, and adjusts the right-hand tube a until he can see its interior plainly. The appliance is then taken in the right hand, and the left-hand tube a adjusted. When the appliance is properly adjusted, the patient should see a single hole traversed by the bar of the slide on looking through both tubes simultaneously. The buffers c are pressed against the closed eyelids, and the screw j<1> screwed up until it touches the bar e. A series of pressures is exerted, each of very short duration.
Patent GB-190310650-A (GB)
Title: Sawing Machine for Cutting Metal Beams.
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 10,650. Craig & Donald, and Fyfe, A. May 11. Sawing.-A circular saw for cutting metal beams at any angle has one bearing B<1> fixed, and the other hinged, to a vertical shaft or ram C, which works in the framing D and is steadied by an arm U and a circular guide V. The saw is driven by bevel, spur, and worm gearing I, H, E, F, the shaft G moving round and vertically with the ram C, which is lowered by the friction mechanism M, the bevel and worm gearing K, and a screw and nut, which are thrown out of engagement when the lever 0 contacts with the adjustable stop N. The saw and ram may be lifted by gearing or by a weight W. The table may have a compound slide, or be arranged to rotate with the ram C.
Patent GB-190311335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Steam and other Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: GADD WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 11,335. Gadd, W. May 19. Valve gear. - The slotted link a, in which the block on the valve rod b works, receives two independent motions, viz., a reciprocating one equal in length to twice the lap and led from the eccentric rod k, and an oscillating one from the eccentric rod g, which turns the frame in which the link reciprocates about a fixed centre b. Figs. 1 and 9 show a slide c, in the oscillating centre block b, for guiding the link in a straight line, and Fig. 10 shows an oscillating frame q pivoted at t and supporting two parallel links s, which guide the link a in a straight line. The eccentrics are 90‹ apart and the engine is reversed by shifting the valve rod o from one end of the link a to the other by means of a rod r. The link a may be single-ended for non reversing engines. The motion is applicable to locomotives and winding and other stationary engines.
Patent GB-190311834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Repetition Mechanisms for Pianofortes.
Inventor: SCHOENECK ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-23
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,834. Sch÷neck, A. May 23. Pianofortes. - A repetition mechanism for pianofortes is obtained by connecting the pivoted tongues 10, mounted before each hammer butt 1, with the counter check arm 2 and the hopper lever 6 by the cords 14, 13 respectively. The tongues 10 are adjustably mounted in the bearings 11 on the bar 12 extending across the instrument. After the hammer stroke, the tongue 10 lies in front of the butt and prevents the return of the hammer. On the slightest relaxation of the key pressure, the hopper 5 passes under the heel of the hammer butt.
Patent GB-190312928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Mechanical Stokers and Means for their Actuation by Steam
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 12,928. Fairweather, W., [Ramsdell, A. A.]. June 9. Valves and valve gear. -Relates to a steam - actuated mechanical stoker for me tallurgical and boiler furnaces. The fuel is charged into the furnace by a ram which is reciprocated by steam acting alternately upon opposite faces of a piston. Fig. 1 shows in perspective the stoker applied to the furnace of a steam boiler, and also the mechanism for operating the valve which distributes and exhausts the steam to and from the stoking-cylinder ; Fig. 4 shows on an enlarged scale the means employed for actuating the rotary steam-distributing and exhaust valve, Fig. 5 a plan of the valve and valve seating, the chest cover being removed, and Fig. 10 a view in section of a modification of the rotary valve. By the reciprocation of the plunger 9, Fig. 1, fuel from the hopper 15 is forced into the furnace from below. Steam is supplied to and exhausted from the ends of the cylinder 13 by the pipes 17, 16 which open respectively to the ports 18, 19 of the valve-casing 20, Figs. 4 and 5. Steam is supplied by the central port 39, from which, by the uncovering of the steam ports through the rotation of the valve, it passes alternately to the ends of the stoking-cylinder. The exhaust escapes through the segmental passage 42 in the rotary valve to the body of the valvecasing, and thence by the outlet 44 which may be connected with the fan-chamber 49, Fig. 1. The valve is rotated by ratchet mechanism 25, 26, Fig. 4, which is operated from a crank-pin 31. The throw of the crank-pin may be adjusted in a slot upon the face of the crank disc 32, which is rotated by suitable gearing 34 driven from the shaft upon which the fan is secured. The valve being rotated indirectly by the steam engine 53, Fig. 1, the speed of the reciprocation of the stoker varies with the speed of the engine and consequently with the steam pressure in the boiler, the furnace of which the stoker serves. The fan rotated by the engine supplies through suitable trunks 51 air under pressure to the furnace, the air escaping by apertures such as 52. In the modification of the rotary valve shown in Fig. 10, the live steam is admitted to the valve casing above the valve by the aperture 81, the exhaust passing away by the central outlet 82. The admission port of the valve is cut entirely through the valve, while the exhaust cavity is formed in the valve. The engine 53, Fig. 1, is supplied with steam in quantities controlled by a regulator 9.
Patent GB-190313369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twisting and Spinning Machines.
Inventor: KLEIN ACHILLE
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 13,369. Klein, A. June 15. Spindle apparatus.-In machines in which the thread-guide is fixed to a rotating ring, the relative speeds of the spindle and ring are varied according to the diameter of the cop chase on which the winding is taking place. The spindle a and ring c, Fig. 1, are driven respectively from the shafts k, g, which are connected by cone drums d, e and a traversing strap f. Either of the shafts g, k is driven uniformly, the speed of the ring or of the spindle being varied according to which of the shafts is driven. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the speeds of both the spindle and ring are varied, the cone-drum strap w being driven at a uniform speed by a pulley f which is traversed backwards and forwards on its shaft u.
Patent GB-190317057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steering Gear for Motor Road Vehicles, Electric or Steam Launches, and the like.
Inventor: MATHEWSON THOMAS
Filed: 1903-08-05
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 17,057. Mathewson, T., and Fielding. A. J. Aug. 5. Steering-gear for electric and steam launches comprises means for disconnecting the hand-wheel when desired, and for altering the height and inclination of the tube through which the steering-post passes. The worm-sector G, keyed to the steering-post B, normally engages the worm H mounted on the hand-wheel shaft J journalled in sliding bearings K. On releasing the catch P, and turning the cams N into the position shown in Fig. 5, the bearings K are unlocked and the wheel L with its worm H is free. The tube E is mounted to slide, but not turn, in a clip or collar having trunnions R mounted in the fixed journals. A second collar W on the, tube E has pins X fitted to slide and be clamped in the slotted 'bracket Y. In a modification, the collar W is connected to the framing by telescopic links. The steering-post is connected to the rudder by the lever 8, ball-andsocket joint 9, and telescopic links 6, 7.
Patent GB-190319867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles to Prevent the Fraudulent Refilling of the same.
Inventor: GREEN MEREDITH ROBERTS
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,867. Green, M. R. Sept. 15. Stoppers ; refilling, preventing.-A shoulder d is formed in the neck of a bottle a, and serves to support a valve seat e, on which rests a valve having a weight h attached to it by a rod g, which is of sufficient length to ensure that the weight will strike the curved base of the neck when the bottle is not upright. A tube j, containing perforated discs sand curved as shown to prevent fraudulent manipulation, rests on the valve seat e, and is made with a constriction k, which forms a seating for a spherical float valve l made of wood, cork, &c. The space o between the tube j and the neck of the bottle is filled with wax, cement, or molten glass &c , a recess c in the neck preventing the withdrawal of the sealing-material. On the shoulder of the bottle a lug p is formed, through which a capillary air passage q passes, having an enlargement at r for sealing purposes. The passage is used for venting when the contents of the bottle are being poured out.
Patent GB-190319896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Driving of Dynamos by Steam Turbines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 19,896. Evans, W. E., [Ges. zur Einfuhrung von Erfindungen]. Sept. 15. Steam turbines.- In an arrangement for driving a dynamo by means of a steam turbine, the turbine wheel g is mounted on one end of the armature shaft b close to one of the bearings c, so that the weight of the armature a causes the shaft journals to bear on the lower parts of the bearings c, d and prevents wobbling of the wheel g owing to any eccentricity of its centre of gravity. The turbine casing e is connected directly to the bearing c on the dynamo frame by means of a stuffing-box f, which allows relative motion, within limits, of the frame and casing.
Patent GB-190320495-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Openwork Fabrics on Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: HEYGE ERNST
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 20,495. Heyge, E. Sept. 23. Circular knitting - machines.-Relates to the making of openwork. By means of a notched presser. wheel a, Fig. 2, all the needles except those marked 1 are pressed. Double loops are thus formed on the needles 1, as indicated in Fig. 3. By means of the notched presser-wheel b, Fig. 4, the needles such as 2 on one or both sides of the needles 1 are relieved of their loops, as shown in Fig. 5. The thread is then laid on all the needles producing a course as shown in Fig. 1. The finished fabric is shown in Fig. 6. By this method the bending sideways of the needles is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190404298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: BLANPAIN FELICIEN
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1905-03-20
Abstract: 4298. Blanpain, F. Feb. 20. Cameras; shutters.-Relates to a folding-up camera, with mirror focussing-devices, and a blind shutter with two rollers having an aperture adapted to be regulated from outside. The mirror is released simultaneously with the shutter. Fig. 1 shows the camera when open, and Fig. 2 when closed, the mirror C and ground glass plate F<1> folding up within the bellows. The plate H supporting the objective is hinged at H<1> to the main frame B, and is connected to the back by jointed stretchers I. The plate G of the focussing-bellows is formed with a prolongation G' turning back and becoming fixed in order to close the upper part of the apparatus. The tube B' carries the spindle E of the mirror C, which is acted on by the spring D. The blind shutter has a metal frame J. and is provided with two rollers K, K<1>, Fig. 5, without gearing. The opening is regulated by two bands N, N<1> wound upon drums O, O<1> within the roller K. On pressing the end P<11> of the spindle P against the action of the spring P<1>, the drum O<1> is disengaged from the stop R on the roller K and the aperture can be adjusted by turning the knob W. The rollers are arranged at the back of apparatus, leaving between them a space for arranging in the thickness of the shutter a film or plate magazine, so as to allow the shutter to pass in close proximity to the plate. The actuating- handle is fixed to the spindle E, and rests upon an adjusting-screw so that the mirror can be adjusted exactly at 45‹. In operation, the blind is set by turning the knob Wand is retained by a pawl engaging the ratchet-wheel L, Fig. 5, on the roller K. The release of the handle allows the mirror to fly back by the action of a spring D, and simultaneously releases the pawl which engages the ratchet-wheel L.
Patent GB-190412302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swimming Attachments.
Inventor: LAWSON NORMAN BYRON
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,302. Lawson, N. B. May 31. Swimming- appliances.- Attachments f o r the arms and legs of a swimmer consist of a set of flukes mounted pivotally in a frame, and caused by the swimmer tc present their faces to the water during the working stroke and their edges during the idle stroke. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the leg portion of the appliance, and Fig. 4 a plan of the arm portion. The flukes 6 are mounted pivotally in the jaws 5, the upper ones not being shown in Figs. 3 and 4, and are actuated by the pressure of the foot on the rest 13, in the form shown in Fig. 3, and by the pressure of the hand on the rest 17, in the form shown in Fig. 4. The hollow tubing 2 is strapped on to the legs or arms of the swimmer. The broken lines indicate the positions of the levers and flukes during the idle stroke.
Patent GB-190414521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Track Sanders, Brakes, and Controller Handles for Electric Tram Cars and the like
Inventor: LINTERN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 14,521. Lintern, W. June 28. Electric motor vehicles-The controller handle of an electric tramcar is provided with a lever arrangement, by means of which a button on the handle operates a valve controlling the compressed-air sanding - apparatus ; it is stated that the lever arrangement might be employed for operating the valve of an air brake or for closing an electric circuit. In operation, the valve 6, Fig. 2, is forced downwards and opened by pressure on the button l, acting through the medium of the levere j, 3. The lever j is pivoted at the point i in the controller handle, and the lever 3 to the plate X, which is detachably secured by a thumbscrew z, in a grooved guide w fixed to the stop d. The button and valve are normally kept in their highest positions by springs.
Patent GB-190417302-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing the Raising of Dust coming from Rock-drills Operated by Compressed Air or the like.
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,302. Lake, H. H., [Duisburger Maschinenbau Akt. - Ges. vorm. Bechem & Keetman]. Aug. 8. Rock drills.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 4263, A.D. 1903, in which the exhaust from a rock drill is silenced and the raising of dust prevented by passing the exhaust through chambers filled with fabric. In the present invention, the exhaust aperture of the chambers may be turned away from the operator. A chamber a filled with fabric and provided with an aperture c is attached to the distributing valve case d by means of a bolt b, and may be turned thereon. In some cases, the fabric chamber may be stationary and formed with a number of apertures opening in different directions and provided with means for closing them ; in other cases, the chamber may be separate from the rockdrill body.
Patent GB-190423372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: STEINICKE-NEE-KARWINSKY THERES
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,372. Steinicke [nÚe Karwinsky], T. Oct. 29. Inverted incandescent gas lamps; reflectors; globe holders.-The mantle or mantles are surrounded by an annular, preferably conical, shield or shields s, in order to separate the escaping combustion products from the air supplied to the globe or casing c as shown by arrows f, f<1>, the upper shield preferably forming a reflector. The gallery may be carried by arms m, n adjustably secured to the mixing-tube, preferably by a screw u, in order that the gallery may be lowered to allow the mantles to be inserted in their sockets e in the gallery, the gallery being bolted or hinged, in some cases, to the arms m, n.
Patent GB-190424477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,477. Lewis, F. M., Case, G. W. L., and Reason Manufacturing Co. Nov. 11. Electromagnets for arc lamps. The movable tubular core 10 of a solenoid has projections 1G on which are loosely hung L-shaped levers 13 of magnetic material pivoted to a ring 17. When the current through the solenoid fails, the upper magnetic arms of the levers are moved away from the core by reason of the engagement of the lower arms with a stop 18. The lower arms form a clutch for the upper carbon 6 of the lamp.
Patent GB-190425195-A (GB)
Title: A Marine Governor or Regulating Apparatus for Steam Engines and the like.
Inventor: PERRY PERCY JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-19
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 25,195. Perry, P. J. Nov. 19. Fluid relays.-In an arrangement for governing steam engines or turbines, a centrifugal governor acts by admitting steam to a relay cylinder, the piston of which actuates a throttle valve or reversing-link. The governor, Fig. 1, on rising opens an adjustable valve 11, and admits steam below a piston valve 25, Fig. 3, thereby shifting this valve and the valves 23, 24 into the positions shown in Fig. 4. The upper side of the piston 28 is then open to exhaust through the port 19, while steam enters below it through the ports 37, 18. The piston 28 thus rises and operates the regulator. When the governor falls, steam is cut off from below the valve 25, which is returned by a spring 26. To regulate the action, the pipe 36 is provided to admit steam to a valve-chest 21 at a pressure which can be regulated by hand. The relay piston-rod, in one modification, carries the throttle valve, which is in the form of a sluice valve. In another modification, the piston-rod w orks a crank 30, Fig. 5, which can, by a suitable clutch, be put in gear with the weigh shaft 29, the same action disconnecting the weigh shaft from the crank 33 driven by the reveraing-engine.
Patent GB-190427996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 27,996. Coulthard, T., and Coulthard & Co., T. Dec. 21. Tyres, non-elastic.-Relates to means for preventing slipping or skidding of the wheels of heavy motor road wagons, traction engines, &c. A metallic rim c integral with the spokes is formed with circular or angular grooves forming seatings for felloes d surrounded by steel tyres e which are secured by radial bolts f. The space between the tyres is filled with non-slipping material q. Transverse shoes i may be arranged around the tread and be detachably secured to the rim by central bolts h.
Patent GB-190429375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Distributing Fertilising Material and for similar purposes.
Inventor: FLORSTEDT CARL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 29,375. Florstedt, C. Dec. 31. Manuring.-In a machine for distributing fertilizing- material and for similar purposes, the artificial manure or other material is discharged by a rotating helix arranged around a rotary or stationary cylinder. The helix is made from wire, band or bar iron, or the like, of round, square, or other cross-section, without cross stiffenings, and is partly or completely filled by the cylinder, which may be rotated in the same or the opposite direction and at the same or a different speed. Fig. 2 represents a section of a machine in which the helix c and cylinder d are fitted in a trough b below the container a. The thread of the helix may vary according to the fertilizer to be distributed, and the helix may be driven in one direction for sticky substances and in the other for dry materials. The trough b may be situated behind the container. One end of the helix is connected to a spur-wheel, and the other runs freely on the cylinder.
Patent GB-190507333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Boxes for Holding Bottles.
Inventor: ROBINSON RUPERT
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 7333. Robinson, R. April 7. Boxes for bottles are provided with wooden partitions formed as shown in Fig. 2. The boards A are provided with vertical grooves B arranged opposite each other so that the bottles are retained in position. The ends of the box are grooved in a similar manner.